The ship has had many different names and lived many different lives.
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With Alaska’s maritime heritage at risk of being lost, program seeks to preserve it
Alaska Maritime Heritage Preservation Program is open to funding projects by museums, others.
Curious Juneau: Why does Alaska’s Capitol building have a ground floor?
When Americans walk into a multi-story building, they’d usually say they’re on the first floor. Not in the lobby of Alaska’s Capitol building.
Thousands attend first-ever Alaska filming of ‘Antiques Roadshow’
It was the first time the popular show visited Alaska — and fans claimed tickets quickly.
Amateur historian wins national award for podcast on one of Alaska’s deadliest shipwrecks
Ronan Rooney started his podcast, Wrangell History Unlocked, early in the pandemic, when he found himself with a lot more time at home.
Kodiak Filipino American Association brings back in-person celebration for Filipino Independence Day
Kodiak’s Catholic church dedicated a Mass to the archipelago’s Filipino community to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Philippines’ Declaration of Independence.
Researchers are searching underwater for more ancient evidence of Indigenous life near Prince of Wales Island
The discovery of an ancient fish trap last year placed Indigenous people near Prince of Wales Island around 11,000 years ago. New research may push that time back even further.
Complaint against Juneau Fred Meyer will be heard this fall by state human rights commission
The issue relates to a 2020 incident when a sign posted at Juneau’s Fred Meyer stated that tribal IDs would not be accepted for tobacco sales.
Curious Juneau: How big is the Coast Guard’s presence in Juneau?
“It’s a major footprint. And then we also have people who work for the Coast Guard who are not active duty,” she said. “It does end up being a significant economic driver in the community.”
Filipino American History Month bill passes the Alaska Legislature
The Alaska Legislature passed HB 23 on Friday, establishing the month of October as Filipino American History Month in state statute.